Inhabitants of Trenton v. City of Brewer

In this action under the pauper statutes, Revised Statutes, Chapter 33, Section 29, as amended by 1931 Laws, Chapter 225, Section 27, plaintiff town gained the general verdict, and was awarded damages, substantially as claimed. Defendant city, by motion for a new trial, challenges the verdict.

In 1933, beginning on April 19, and ending with October 3; and again in 1934, February 10 to December 30, both dates inclusive; one Earland A. Tourtelotte had help, as a pauper, from Trenton. His wife and children were dependent upon him for support; in consequence of his impoverished condition, they too…